Personality Disorders Flashcards
define Cluster A
odd, bizarre, eccentric, paranoid
the 3 personality disorders within cluster A
Paranoid PD
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Define Cluster B
Dramatic + erratic
4 personality disorders within Cluster B
Antisocial PD
Borderline PD
Histrionic PD
Narcissistic PD
Define Cluster C
anxious + fearful
3 personality disorders within Cluster C
Avoidant PD
Dependent PD
Obsessive Compulsive PD
what is paranoid Pd (cluster A)
distrust + constant suspicion that people around you have sinister intentions
-> search for hidden meanings + test others loyalty
what is schizoid PD (cluster A)
detachment + general disinterest in social relations
-> extreme loner, perceived as humorless + distant
what is schizotypal (cluster A)
social isolation + odd behavior
unconventional beliefs
misinterpret social situations as strange or have no meaning
(tom hanks in castaway)
what is Antisocial Pd (cluster B)
PSYCHO - lack of conscience
criminal behavior
aggressive + act w/o thinking of consequences
what is borderline Pd (cluster b)
mood instability + poor self image
constant mood swings + bouts of anger
self harm + suicidal
What is Histrionic PD (cluster B)
attention seekers - need to be center of attention
dominate convos
exaggerated illnesses + dress provocatively
what is narcissistic PD (Cluster B)
self centeredness
exaggerate achievements
expect other to perceive as superior (Kanye)
choosy w friends (think they ain’t worthy)
what is Avoidant PD (cluster C)
social inhibition - extreme sensitivity to negativity
avoid interaction for fear of being ridiculed or humiliated
what is Dependent Pd (cluster C)
psychological dependence on others
difficulty w/ everyday decisions w/o excessive advice
